Coffee Cupping

TAP Coffee is one of our favorite cafes in London. From the souvenir spoons that grace each cappuccino and espresso to the carefully sourced and roasted coffees, TAP understands the importance of nuance and craft.

A new wave of coffee short films has shown us the world of coffee production, but From Ship to Cup, made by Juriaan Booij, highlights the last stage of the process. This stunning video reveals the meticulous work that goes into making your cup of coffee, including transport, roasting, cupping, and brewing. The observant viewer will notice one of TAP’s roasters, Hugh Duffie, hard at work both behind an espresso machine and at the helm of their vintage Probat roaster! In all, TAP has us wondering when we’ll get to make it across the pond again!

In the coffee world, the word “cup” is used as a verb synonymous with “taste.” To cup, or taste, coffee is to consciously interact with the subtle sensory components made manifest in the dynamic chemical process of brewing. Last Thursday evening, Prima Coffee hosted a small gathering with the current World Cup Tasters Champion (WCTC), Cory Andreen, at Quills Coffee. He communicated several great points on coffee cupping….